Bicycle Friendly Driver Quiz

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Please select the answer that you feel is most appropriate. Upon successful completion of this quiz you will receive a Certificate of Completion, emailed to you from the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition.

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1. Share the Road means...

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All users have the right to use the road and the responsibility to follow the rules.

Bicycle are considered vehicles by law and bicyclists are required to follow all the rules.

Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles.

All of the above.

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2. It is legal for bicyclists to ride against traffic in the bike lane.

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Only when it is perceived as the safest option by the bicyclist.

Bicyclists can ride anywhere on the road as long as they do not impede traffic.

It is not legal for a bicyclist to ride against the flow of traffic on the road unless infrastructure indicates otherwise.

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3. Bicyclists can ride two abreast when:

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The bicyclists are not impeding traffic and/or when they are riding on paths parts of the roadway that are intended for the exclusive use of bicycles

Bicyclists are not allowed to ride two abreast. It is illegal and they must ride single file so as not to impede traffic.

c. The bicyclists are on a group ride with friends and want to chat with each other.

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4. Giving a bicyclist at least three feet of space when passing is ____________ advisable.

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Sometimes – motorists only need to give three feet of space when passing a bicyclist when traffic volumes allow.

Always – motorists should give at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist or should wait until they have a safe opportunity to pass while allowing for the three feet. (In many states it's the law.)

Never - Motorists should pass with any amount of distance between their vehicle and the bicyclist.

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5. Roads marked with a 'sharrow' signify that...

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Motorists can expect to see bicyclists "taking the lane."

The lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to share the road legally/safely.

Bicyclists should travel in the direction that the sharrow is pointing.

All of the above.

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6. It is advisable to blast your horn when approaching a group of cyclists.

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True

False

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7. When approaching an intersection, a motorist making a left turn should:

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Check for oncoming traffic. Proceed only when there are no on-coming motor vehicles.

Check for oncoming vehicles, including bicyclists who may be difficult to see if they are traveling next to a larger vehicle. Proceed only when clear of all vehicles.

Try to turn quickly, between vehicles and bicyclists.

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8. When driving a motor vehicle on a road with a double yellow center line that is too narrow to pass a bicyclist with the minimum three foot recommendation/requirement a motorist should:

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Pass closer than three feet, as quickly as possible.

Slow down, keeping the bicyclist in front of you, and wait until traffic has cleared and it is safe to pass while allowing three feet of space.

Honk at the bicyclist so they will hurry up and get out of your way.

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9. You are driving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist is riding in the same direction that you are driving. You are both approaching an intersection and you would like to make a right-hand turn. You should:

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Speed up, pass the bicyclist and complete the right turn.

Speed up to get ahead of the bicyclist, put your right turn signal on, and then wait for the bicyclist to pass your vehicle before making your turn.

Slow down, keep the bicyclist in front of you, and turn right after the bicyclist is safely through the intersection.

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10. What is the most common type of motor vehicle/bicycle crash?

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Right angle (this often happens when a bicyclist is riding against traffic).

An approach turn (also called a left cross – when a motor vehicle driver turns left in front of a bicyclist coming in the opposite direction).

Right hook (when a motor vehicle driver overtakes and then turns right in front of a bicyclist).

Rear-end (when a motor vehicle driver crashes into the back of a bicyclist).

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11. In which of these situations are bicyclists permitted to “take the lane?”

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When making a left hand turn

In a roundabout

To avoid the ‘door zone’

To get through a narrow tunnel, narrow road, or narrow bridge

When it is unsafe to remain in the bike lane because of debris or other obstacles

All of the above

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12. After passing a bicyclist, when is it safest to return to your lane?

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As soon as you can so as to avoid on-coming traffic.

When you can see the bicyclist in your rear view mirror.

When the end of your vehicle is more than 3 feet past the bicyclist.

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13. Large profile vehicles can create a wind blast. When is this dangerous to bicyclists?

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Wind blasts from motor vehicles are only dangerous to bicyclists on windy days.

Wind blasts are only dangerous to bicyclists when caused by a large vehicle (such as a semi-truck) and the vehicle is traveling greater than 50 mph.

Wind blasts are always dangerous as they can knock a bicyclist over causing a crash.

Wind blasts are not dangerous to bicyclists.

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14. Cities use green paint on roads to:

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Clearly provide guidance for motorists and bicyclists.

Highlight bicycle lanes and bicycle-related infrastructure.

Increase awareness for safely navigating an intersection.

All of the above.

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